Ethiopian Concession Stir In World Powers Ahead Of Meeting
Emperor Haile Selassie signed a 76 year charter granting oil and mineral concessions to an American interests firm the African Exploration and Development corporation. English promoter I W Rickett arranged the deal witnessed by Tiverett Andrews Colgan. Britain France and Italy object and Laval moves on Geneva diplomacy while Mussolini readies invasion.
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Teague of Nations Council
Haile Selassie
King of Kings
African Exploration and Development Corporation
I. W. Rickett
Tiverett Andrews Colgan
Americain
New Jersey
Delaware
United States Corporation Company of
New York
Great Britain
France
Italy
Ethiopia
Halle Selassie
United States
England
Mussolin
Rickett
Rome
Addis Ababa
Lake ‘I'sana
Blue Nile
Laval
Serre Laval
Geneva
League Council
Mussolini
Val
Herriot
Muchorns
Hisparches
London
Europe
Lis
Lider
Austria
Suez Canal
Elily
Malte
Assolint
Neutrality Act Signed by President Roosevelt
President Roosevelt signed the congressional resolution of neutrality calling for an embargo on arms to belligerents and creating a national munitions control board. The embargo lasts until March 1, 1936, and he cautioned the act’s rigid provisions could backfire in some situations. Huey Long’s dictatorship in Louisiana faces impending congressional investigation led by Rep. William L. Granfield, with broad powers to probe Long’s control of election affairs and state action.
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Roosevelt
United States
Huey Long
Huey
Louisiana
William L. Granfield
Massachusetts
Long
National Live Stock Marketing Association
Charles A. Ewing
Co-Operative Association
Russia Warned Over Communist Activities in Moscow
U S officials read Moscow’s reply to America’s protest against Communist plotting as rejecting responsibility for the Communist Internationale. After four days of consideration Washington dropped the issue with a milder warning that Soviet tolerance of interference could impair friendly relations.
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Russia
Ussia
America
Moscow
Washington
United States
Mrs Ickes Killed in Automobile Crash Near Velarde New Mexico
Mrs Harold Ickes wife of the Interior Secretary was killed when the car in which she rode overturned in a ditch near Velarde New Mexico three companions were injured Frank Allen the driver died later Genevieve Torbes Herrick Ibrahim Seyfullah the Turkish embassy secretary and Mrs Ickes had been returning from Taos where she inspected an Indian settlement She was a former Chicago club leader and three term Illinois legislator The funeral in Winnetka drew many notable attendees including Mrs Roosevelt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Wilmarth Ickes
Interior
Harold Ickes
Velarde
N. M
Genevieve Torbes Herrick
Ibrahim Seyfullah
Washington
Frank Allen
Gallup
Allen
Power Plant Row Hits Roosevelt Circle
Nebraskans Norris and Mullen clash over three power projects totaling about 20 million dollars. Mullen argued there is little need for the energy and water, while Norris backs the PWA approved plans at Columbus and Sutherland with earlier grants of 16 million plus 2.6 million later.
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Norris
Mullen
George Norris
Nebraska
Arthur FP
Rooosevelt
White House
Tang
PWA
Columbus
Neb
Omaha
Toupe River
Platte River
Sutherland
Mul- Ten
Different Amounts of Light Needed for Reading
A survey finds 22 percent of children finishing grade school have damaged sight and 40 percent are affected after college. By age forty 6 percent suffer defects and by sixty 96 percent have eye issues. Eye strain from poor light causes many cases. light is measured in foot-candles with 6 for simple tasks and 10 for continued reading.
Quick Pleasant Milnesia Wafer Elimination
Framed as a health brief, the ad promotes Milnesia Wafers as a pleasant quick method to cleanse the intestines. It claims the product corrects acidity and gas at the source, notes doses equal to milk of magnesia, and cites price points 20c 35c and 60c with physician recommendations and druggist availability.
Reading lamp illumination requirements for sewing tasks
The text explains lighting needs for sewing and reading fine print. It states at least 20 foot-candles for sewing, 80 foot-candles for reading, and notes illumination falls off with distance. It adds that at 8 feet, 275 candle power is needed to achieve 30 foot-candles for focused work and eye comfort.
Pimples Demand Relief With Cuticura Soap Ad
Joseph Paradis of New York City recounts severe facial pimples caused by irritation. He credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with clear skin after two and a half months. Available as soap, ointment, and talcum with samples offered by Cuticura Laboratories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Paradis
S. Blvd
New York City
Cuthurn Laboratories
Dept. R
Malden, Mass
Ady
Lighting Options for Safer Home Use and Brightness
The text urges safe electricity use and recommends light bulb sizing by the utility. It notes that unwired homes can use new 800 candlepower pressure mantle lamps to provide ample natural light for all needs, claiming pressure enables full strength in lighting.
Firestone Ground Grip Tires Promote Farm Efficiency
See your Firestone store to learn how the new Ground Grip Tires save time and money on farms. Also offered is a complete line of Firestone Auto Supplies for automotive needs.
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Firestone
Texas
C. W. Wardlow
McKinney
Ohio
G. I. Henning
West Salem
Nebraska
C. E. Larsen
Tilden
Firestone Auto Supply and Service
Firestone Tire
Firestone Auto
Firestone Auto Supply and Service Store
Firestone Farm
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Victor Emmanuel
Sicily
Mediterranean
Africa
W.L. Granfield
Lindbergh
Richard Bruno -Hauptmann
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Flushing
Astrid
Belgium
Lucerne
Switzerland
Leopold
Brussels
St. Gudule
Laeken
Albert
Sweden
Brabant
George
George of
Duke of Gloucester
Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott
Alice
Charles II
Prince of Wales
Hitler Bolper
J. A. Moffett
Moftatt
Stewart McDonald
Parker
Adcox Chem
Patchogue
N.Y
Hiscox Chemical Works
Industrial
St. Paul, Minn
Anthony Konkle
Christinna
Chicago
Guyon
Washington Blvd
South Dakota
Chiia S. Anderson
Badger
Ss. D
BAYLE
Iowa
H. Elsbury
McCormick Deering
Seaturin
Muraaret Peaks
Soprany
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